Where do they come up with these names?

Where do they come up with these names?

Canada: Farmer possibly gave swine flu to pigs – CNN.com
I find it odd that the confirmed number of 2009 H1N1 cases being reported continues to trend downwards while the WHO continues to maintain its pandemic flu alert rating. Even from the normal reliable sources, it is becoming increasing difficult to determine the truth.
CNN and other news outlets are reporting what may be a human to pig transmission of the 2009 H1N1.

First Flu Death Provides Clues to Mexico Toll – NYTimes.com
After you read about the last panic in 1976, read this NYT article. You will learn a little about the cultural and health care infrastructure aspects related to H1 N1 mortality.

Understanding the deadly flu virus | Salon
Excellent article. I also recommend reading about the last swine flu epidemic in 1976. You’ll find a link under related stories at the bottom of the article page at Salon.com.

Mexico shuts down economy as flu pandemic imminent | Reuters
There is no safer place than your own home to avoid being infected with the flu virus.
This quote is from President Felipe Calderon. These words are not exactly the best choice if you want to avoid generating fear and panic.

This study was funded by GlaxoSmithKline.
The study was conducted by a physician who is a consultant for GlaxoSmithKline.

Investors Find Morbid Niche In Surrendered Life Insurance – washingtonpost.com
Check out Lenaburg’s quote below. This is kind of creepy and an angle I never thought of before. I always wondered what the cartels did with all that clean cash.
David S. Lenaburg, chief executive of Rockville-based Banner Life Insurance, gave voice to the ultimate fear. Citing court records of a 2006 money-laundering case, Lenaburg wrote to a regulator that the seller of one policy “apparently ended up with a drug cartel owning a vested interest in his early demise.”

Mexican Toddler in U.S. Dies From Swine Flu – NYTimes.com
Note the first reported US fatality from swine flu is a Mexican child who recently flew into the country. According to the NY Times the death toll in Mexico now stands at approximately 159.

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